I actually felt disappointed when I visited St Mark's Square, honestly I felt there was something missing. We didn't visit the shops as that is not what our vacation was about but we met people who told us of the 'expense' of visiting these restaurants, coffee shops etc... in the square, another tourist trap:( Would not recommend this visit, sorry. More

6€ per head before anything to eat or drink at a restaurant where the band is playing, so have a coffee at a restaurant adjacent where no band on but you can still listen....best part of my venice holday! <3 More

You have to go there because it is one of THE places to visit when in Venice. The architecture is wonderful but it is especially lovely if you go when most have the crowds have gone partly because you can see more and partly because you don't have to push your way through the crowds to see anything. At night... More

unfortunatly during carnaval there are too many people and it is difficult to appreciate the place. Must come back outside carnaval period. More

This is an amazing "square". St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace are located within its confines, as well as beautiful stores and a currency exchange. In the evening, there is live classical music; but, bring a chair or blanket as the seating arrangements are for paying customers of the cafes only. More

San Marco Piazza is anything but a hidden gem, but it is absolutely the kind of place that continues to draw people to want to travel. It is a beautiful panorama of sights, sounds, aromas and culture. Lining the waterway is some of the best people watching you'll encounter anywhere, with people from every culture around the world, street artists,... More

Very crowded with tourists but it was the height of the season! More

The square was over crowded and it is apparent that every effort is made to grossly overcharge visitors More

The bell tower was well worth the 8E to reach the top. The views are amazing! More